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The Super Bowl became nearly synonymous with Budweiser beer in the '90s, after the company's Bud Bowl half-time commercial became popular. The craft beer movement, however, is inspiring beer drinkers to put down their Bud Lights and sample beers brewed locally. A rift grew between craft beer drinkers and Budweiser, however, after an ill-conceived Anheuser-Busch commercial, that mocked craft beer drinkers, aired during the 2015 Super Bowl. Craft beer brewers and drinkers took to social media to register their anger and disbelief.

This year, Bud Bowl withstanding, the craft beer trend continues, and Lancaster brewpubs are getting into the spirit of the Super Bowl. Sunday, February 7 is fast approaching, which means it's time to cement your plans.Whether you're rooting for the Denver Broncos or the Carolina Panthers, get together with friends for a craft beer and game-day food at one of these Lancaster brewpubs and restaurants.

Spring House Brewing Co. will be celebrating not only the Super Bowl, but also the 5th year anniversary of the Taproom. This milestone will be marked with 5¢ wings, $5 appetizers and $5 pints all weekend. Plus, every two hours, a random customer will be chosen to spin the prize wheel for a chance to win some Spring House swag. The Taproom will have ten Spring House beers on tap, including French Toast Brown Ale, Orange Peel Pale Ale, Big Gruesome Chocolate Peanut Butter Stout, and Two Front Teeth Holiday Saison. A specialty keg, to be announced, will be tapped just before the big game.

Wacker Brewing Co.'s Super Bowl party will kick off with $3 pints served all day, beginning at 12 p.m. The dinner buffet will be available from 6 - 8 p.m. for $15, offering German brats, coleslaw, backed beans and their own house made chili. Beer on tap will include Wacker's German Pale Ale, Little Dutch Dunkel, American Farmhouse Ale, Vienna Lager, and Kentucky Common.

A little further afield, JoBoy's Brew Pub in Lititz will be hosting an all-you-can-eat Super Bowl buffet for $25. The buffet menu includes wings and nachos, a loaded baked potato bar, a slider station, and a hot dog station. JoBoy's will have several of their most popular beers on tap, including Hopitude IPA, Belgian Dubbel on Nitro, German Wheat, Belgian Tripel, and Lititz Springs Lager, in addition to Wyndridge Farm Dry Hopped Cider. Email jeffandjo@joboysbrewpub.com to make a reservation.

Dig into a craft project or try this one from YDR Editor Buffy Andrews. Make homemade Valentine's Day favors using empty toilet paper rolls. Just smash the roll, fold in the ends and decorate. Then slip candies inside and give them to the favorite cupids on your list! Buffy Andrews

Why not shop until you drop? You'll have the hometown advantage because most likely the stores will be empty since most people will be watching the game. If you wanted to, you could challenge yourself to find the best deal for $50 or less. Invite some friends and challenge them, too. Getty Images

Visit an aquarium or museum. While everyone else is fighting for the best seat for the big game, you'll be able to get up close to the exhibits without having elbows in your sides. JASON PLOTKIN YORK DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS

Everyone's been talking about "Making a Murderer" but you because you haven't watched it. Now's your chance to binge watch the Netflix 10-episode series, which chronicles the story of a wrongfully convicted Wisconsin man later sent to prison for a different crime. USA TODAY NETWORK

Music's biggest night is Feb. 15. Kendrick Lamar leads this year's Grammy nominations with 11. Taylor Swift and The Weeknd were close behind with 7 each. You'll have plenty of time to listen to the nominees' music. LL Cool J will host the show, which begins at 8 p.m. ET. Side note: No tape delay for the Grammys this year. The ceremony will air live in the Pacific and Mountain time zones for the first year ever. Wireimage

Few of us like doing taxes, but it might not be a bad idea to prepare them while everyone else is watching the big game. Just think: No interruptions and the sooner you file the sooner you'll get your refund (Hopefully!) Getty Images

Host a pre-Oscars viewing party and make your selections. The Oscar telecast, to be hosted by Chris Rock, will air Feb. 28 on ABC. Nominated for best picture are: "The Big Short," "Bridge of Spies," "Brooklyn," "Mad Max: Fury Road," "The Martian," "The Revenant," "Room" and "Spotlight." Submitted

Download a new app and give it a whirl. Some app categories to explore: Travel, Entertainment, Finance, Lifestyle and Music. And don't forget the free apps, such as iTunes' top-ranking Color Switch, a game designed for iPhone and iPad. Getty Images

Put on those dancin' shoes and hit the clubs. Or, put on your favorite music and dance like no one's watching in the comfort of your living room. In just two months, "Dancing With The Stars" will return for its 22nd season, Get ready! mediaphotos, Getty Images/iStockphoto

Try arm knitting, beading, felting or some other hobby that you've never tried before. Bonus: Check the newspaper or online for coupons. Many of the craft stores have weekly specials. Eileen Joyce - Daily Record/Sunday News

Visit a tea house with friends or invite them over for tea and watch "Downton Abbey." Or, watch "Titanic," since the British drama series begins with the 1912 sinking of the Titanic. PAUL KUEHNE/YORK DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS

If you haven't finished your Christmas thank-you notes, you're already probably the talk of the town. But here's your chance to redeem yourself. Better late than never! And don't forget to seal it with a kiss! KATE PENN/YORK DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS

If you can't visit a nursing home but are yearning for some senior love and laughs, tune into the Hallmark channel for "Golden Girls." Blanche, Rose, Dorothy and Sophia were real champs! BTW, Betty White is the last living "Golden Girl." RIP Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty. Submitted

Why should the dogs have all the fun? Move over puppies and make way for the kittens. "Kitten Bowl III" airs on The Hallmark Channel at noon. Watch to see who's crowned king of the Feline Football League! Getty Images

When you're done cleaning out the medicine cabinet, tackle the refrigerator. That milk spill is not going to clean itself so get scrubbing. And don't forget to discard food that has outlives its shelf life. That includes the half-eaten burrito you stashed in the back corner more than a month ago. Shari Vialpando